Brad Gerstner Altimeter Capital Management
Brad Gerstner is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, a technology-focused investment firm active in both public and private markets. A former internet entrepreneur and airline executive, he brings an operator’s lens to high-growth software, internet, and semiconductor businesses. Gerstner is frequently cited for concentrated bets on large-cap technology platforms and for outspoken commentary on AI infrastructure and capital allocation in the sector.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nutanix
NTNX
|
+$82.3M |
| 2 |
Expedia Group
EXPE
|
+$57.5M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$29.5M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$15.3M |
| 5 |
SAVE
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
SAVE
|
+$12.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$41.6M |
| 2 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$30.3M |
| 3 |
DATA
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
|
+$27.6M |
| 4 |
Yelp
YELP
|
+$24.7M |
| 5 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$21.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrials | 32.39% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 23.42% |
| 3 | Technology | 22.31% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 21.4% |
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Brad Gerstner's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Brad Gerstner held 30 positions worth $2.92B, up 6.5% from $2.74B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 95% of the portfolio.
Brad Gerstner's Q1 2019 filing shows 4 new, 9 increased, 7 reduced and 4 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Spirit Airlines, Inc.: 225,000 shares worth $11.9M. The largest sale was Amazon, an estimated $41.6M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Industrials at 32% of assets, down from 36% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Technology.
- Brad Gerstner's largest Q1 2019 buy was Spirit Airlines, Inc.: 225,000 shares worth $11.9M.
- Brad Gerstner added most to Nutanix in Q1 2019, an estimated $82.3M increase.
- Brad Gerstner's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was Amazon, cutting an estimated $41.6M.
- Brad Gerstner fully exited NVIDIA in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $21.4M.
- Brad Gerstner's ten largest holdings make up 95% of its $2.92B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Brad Gerstner opened 4 new positions and closed 4 in Q1 2019.
- Brad Gerstner's portfolio value rose 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to $2.92B.
Based on Altimeter Capital Management's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 15 May 2019.